Texting while driving citations sparse in Muskingum County

Officials say weak law prohibits them from doing more

8:32 AM,
Jul. 16, 2014

Written by

Patrick O?Neill
Staff Writer

Since the statewide texting while driving ban took full effect March 1, 2013, seven citations have been handed out in Muskingum County.

The first citation was issued June 28, 2013, after a driver veered over the center line and then failed to use turn signals. The texting motorist was cited for operating a vehicle under the influence, no operating license and failure to use turn signals, according to court records.

The auxiliary crimes are prerequisites for a texting while driving citation. Law enforcement officers are prohibited from stopping a driver based solely on their observations ...